career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Community Health Workers and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Community Health Workers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1094 | 19-2041 |
| title | Community Health Workers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 21-1094.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| description | Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 60,730 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 55,970 | 88,640 |
| a median | 51,030 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 37,930 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 44,370 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 63,150 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 78,560 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 26 | 42 |
| h median | 24 | 38 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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